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    Keep radio on?

    Anyone got any idea on how to keep radio on for longer than 10 mins without engine on?

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    From what I've read, it can't be done. All I do is push the button again and it will run for another 10 minutes - but the only time I do this is if I'm sitting in the car waiting for SWMBO at the shops / medical appointments etc.

    I never use the radio / stereo to provide music when outside of / working on the vehicle etc. I have read that leaving the radio on for prolonged periods can quickly drain the battery because of the number of other systems which remain powered at the same time.
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    I often have to sit around waiting to collect kids etc and like to listen to radio.
    Its a pain in the butt.
    It would take a long time to drain the battery, surely, hours!
    Cheers Vin

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    Ye I agree. Also I have a dual battery so no chance of flattening the battery. Wish it could be reprogrammed.

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    Yes - switch the ignition to accessories and the radio will stay on if the radio is actually switched on.
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    Keep radio on?

    Don't forget (if you have the meridian or similar system) you have a 385w amplifier, 11 speakers and a semi large LCD screen to power which I think would draw a lot of juice if turned up. Plus all the other bits that are on. Yes it's a PITA though lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    Yes - switch the ignition to accessories and the radio will stay on if the radio is actually switched on.
    Remind how to switch ignition on to accessories with a keyless system.
    Cheers Vin

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    Quote Originally Posted by rhinosm View Post
    Remind how to switch ignition on to accessories with a keyless system.
    No idea - i was responding to the OP - not sure what car he has - that is why it is helpful in posts to include what type of vehicle is being discussed.
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    Keep radio on?

    Push the button without your foot on the brake, although that's not really accessories but ignition on. I wouldn't do this though.

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    There are posts about this in other threads but difficult to find through the Search function, so here is a summary from what I recall;


    Radio can be turned on without accessories simply by pushing the radio On/Off button to the left of the analogue clock.
    Radio will turn off (without engine running) after 10 minutes, because the entertainment unit is also a Gateway module for Can Bus communications to other ECU's and as such draws a considerable amount of power on top of what a normal car stereo system would.
    This really annoyed me as I love music and the stereo system; so for now when camping (other than continually turning the stereo back on... which will most likely result in a 'low battery' warning) is use a separate stereo system like Bluetooth speaker which may be connected to a USB port for charging.
    I will be investigating further though on how to bypass or at least extend the timing for this safety feature when I get the Traxide DBS installed and having Solar charging whilst camping; although, most likely not possible.
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